Michael Snydel
@snydel.bsky.social
He/him. Periodic writer about movies, regular musings about everything else. Former writer/podcaster; now i'm just trying to post through it.
Not to post stolen valor, but my wife (not on here) took these pictures of the Northern Lights from Montrose Beach in Chicago last night.
November 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Not to post stolen valor, but my wife (not on here) took these pictures of the Northern Lights from Montrose Beach in Chicago last night.
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Comparte a Martin Scorsese y a Agnès Varda cubierta de billetes de 100 dólares y tendrás suerte para todo el mes.
November 13, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Comparte a Martin Scorsese y a Agnès Varda cubierta de billetes de 100 dólares y tendrás suerte para todo el mes.
Laura Piani's 2025 film, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life, is now streaming on netflix. www.netflix.com/title/82109456
Watch Jane Austen Wrecked My Life | Netflix
When a friend pushes her to attend the Jane Austen Residency for writers, a single bookseller with novelist dreams stumbles into a love story of her own.
www.netflix.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Laura Piani's 2025 film, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life, is now streaming on netflix. www.netflix.com/title/82109456
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ICYMI, read one of my favorite things I’ve ever written :)
"This is the beauty of art, of sharing it. There’s always something different to be found within it." In light of the new biopic, @grantsharpies.bsky.social talks about Springsteen's legacy: https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/springtime-for-springnuts/
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November 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
ICYMI, read one of my favorite things I’ve ever written :)
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You probably saw videos of a nighttime raid in Chicago. Agents rappelling from a helicopter, bursting down doors, questioning brown-skinned immigrants.
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
You probably saw videos of a nighttime raid in Chicago. Agents rappelling from a helicopter, bursting down doors, questioning brown-skinned immigrants.
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
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The Music Box is proud to welcome filmmaker Jafar Panâhi for an Encore Screening of IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT on Monday 11/24 at 7pm.
Tickets now on sale for Music Box Members. If available, general public tix go on sale this Thursday at Noon.
More Info: musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-ev...
Tickets now on sale for Music Box Members. If available, general public tix go on sale this Thursday at Noon.
More Info: musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-ev...
November 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Honored to award Julia Loktev's incredible documentary My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow with this year's IFSN Advocate Award. A U.S. distributor needs to pick this up!
We are thrilled to announce Julia Loktev’s essential documentary My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow as the recipient of the 2025 Indie Film Site Network Advocate Award.
My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow Announced as Winner of the 2025 Indie Film Site Network Advocate Award
Each year at the Indie Film Site Network (IFSN), we’re honored to highlight independent films that illuminate a humanitarian issue with a singular artistic vision. This year, we've announced Julia Lok...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Honored to award Julia Loktev's incredible documentary My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow with this year's IFSN Advocate Award. A U.S. distributor needs to pick this up!
I’m sorry about all the reposts, but fuck, there are some things happening right now.
November 12, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I’m sorry about all the reposts, but fuck, there are some things happening right now.
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NEW: DHS secretly obtained Chicago police data on 900 residents accused of gang ties. It was quietly deleted after intelligence officers violated rules against domestic spying.
The handoff came well after city inspectors formally announced CPD's gang data was deeply flawed and infected w/ bias.
The handoff came well after city inspectors formally announced CPD's gang data was deeply flawed and infected w/ bias.
DHS Kept Chicago Police Records for Months in Violation of Domestic Espionage Rules
The Department of Homeland Security collected data on Chicago residents accused of gang ties to test if police files could feed an FBI watchlist. Months passed before anyone noticed it wasn’t deleted.
www.wired.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
NEW: DHS secretly obtained Chicago police data on 900 residents accused of gang ties. It was quietly deleted after intelligence officers violated rules against domestic spying.
The handoff came well after city inspectors formally announced CPD's gang data was deeply flawed and infected w/ bias.
The handoff came well after city inspectors formally announced CPD's gang data was deeply flawed and infected w/ bias.
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I hereby apologize to Eyes Wide Shut for thinking it was hyperbolic
November 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I hereby apologize to Eyes Wide Shut for thinking it was hyperbolic
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Can we circle back to the part where the NY Times never disclosed that they have incriminating information on Donald Trump from sent by Epstein that's been sitting on their email servers for nearly a decade?
Stuff like this makes me wonder why there hasn't been any reporting about Trump having affairs during his presidencies
November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Can we circle back to the part where the NY Times never disclosed that they have incriminating information on Donald Trump from sent by Epstein that's been sitting on their email servers for nearly a decade?
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Does every strand of red yarn on the conspiracy board connect to Epstein?
Jeffrey Epstein advised Steve Bannon that the lawyers representing Brett Kavanaugh in his confirmation hearing should accuse Christine Blasey Ford of being on medications that cause false memories or memory loss.
November 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Does every strand of red yarn on the conspiracy board connect to Epstein?
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Is it good when the world's most famous sex trafficking pedophile scumbag warns people about how fucked up you are?
Responding to a 2017 message that Trump was 'so gross', Jeffrey Epstein said Trump was "worse in real life and upclose."
November 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Is it good when the world's most famous sex trafficking pedophile scumbag warns people about how fucked up you are?
I think it will be a little early given the predictions, but it would be the funniest thing if this came out right when the AI bubble bursts.
Sam Rockwell goes back in time to save humanity from AI in the new trailer for GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE, in theaters in February.
It’s Sam Rockwell Vs. AI In New GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE Trailer
Sam Rockwell goes back in time to save humanity from AI in the new trailer for GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE, in theaters in February.
dlvr.it
November 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I think it will be a little early given the predictions, but it would be the funniest thing if this came out right when the AI bubble bursts.
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Gentle reminder that I am going to be on TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES (!!!!) on Monday for an evening of programming that we put together. I hope you'll be able to tune in. Love y'all.
My prime time program with TCM on November 17th covers Robert Altman's COME BACK TO THE FIVE AND DIME and the Gay Bar Christmas Picture SOME OF MY BEST FRIENDS ARE. SOME OF MY BEST FRIENDS ARE doesn't screen anywhere very often and doesn't have a DVD in circulation.
November 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Gentle reminder that I am going to be on TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES (!!!!) on Monday for an evening of programming that we put together. I hope you'll be able to tune in. Love y'all.
Went to this during the Chicago run, and it's so good. An impressively immersive production with spectacular stagecraft, engaging writing, and a very creepy atmosphere/soundscape element. It's going for something different (no found footage angle), but it also might be better than any of the movies.
io9 spoke with Levi Holloway, the writer of the new stage production of the Blumhouse horror franchise.
How 'Paranormal Activity' Is Making the Jump (Scare) from Screen to Stage
io9 spoke with Levi Holloway, the writer of the new stage production of the Blumhouse horror franchise.
gizmodo.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Went to this during the Chicago run, and it's so good. An impressively immersive production with spectacular stagecraft, engaging writing, and a very creepy atmosphere/soundscape element. It's going for something different (no found footage angle), but it also might be better than any of the movies.
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I wrote about the third edition of one of the best local/regional film fests around
inreviewonline.com/2025/11/12/f...
inreviewonline.com/2025/11/12/f...
Film Fest Knox 2025 | In Review Online
A new film festival coverage piece on the 2025 Knox Film Fest for film review site In Review Online.
inreviewonline.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I wrote about the third edition of one of the best local/regional film fests around
inreviewonline.com/2025/11/12/f...
inreviewonline.com/2025/11/12/f...
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Still find it hard to get even the most mainstream Indian cinema written about at US publications; if you’re an editor and this is of interest to you, hit me up! 🤗
November 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Still find it hard to get even the most mainstream Indian cinema written about at US publications; if you’re an editor and this is of interest to you, hit me up! 🤗
It’s cool that we’re reaching the same problem with dystopian art as we did with satire in the last decade where none of these imagined realities are nearly depressing or cynical enough to match the real world.
November 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
It’s cool that we’re reaching the same problem with dystopian art as we did with satire in the last decade where none of these imagined realities are nearly depressing or cynical enough to match the real world.
This is such a joy to go through. Going to listen to some Neil Young today.
The great Neil Young turns 80 tomorrow.
To celebrate, we asked 80 artists including Jeff Tweedy, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard, Michael Stipe, Open Mike Eagle, Jewel, Tom Morello, Kurt Vile, Allison Russell, Matt Berninger, Perfume Genius, A-Trak, and many more about their favorite Neil song:
To celebrate, we asked 80 artists including Jeff Tweedy, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard, Michael Stipe, Open Mike Eagle, Jewel, Tom Morello, Kurt Vile, Allison Russell, Matt Berninger, Perfume Genius, A-Trak, and many more about their favorite Neil song:
80 Artists Pick Their Favorite Neil Young Song
Happy 80th birthday, Neil Young!
stereogum.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This is such a joy to go through. Going to listen to some Neil Young today.
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For years, advertising has been how Stereogum made money to pay its writers. While we made progress moving away from that model, Google AI search has decimated the business almost overnight. Today we relaunch with a greater focus on subscription. We’d love your support: stereogum.com/2478838/ster...
November 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
For years, advertising has been how Stereogum made money to pay its writers. While we made progress moving away from that model, Google AI search has decimated the business almost overnight. Today we relaunch with a greater focus on subscription. We’d love your support: stereogum.com/2478838/ster...
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Just a reminder that my new book on Indian Parallel Cinema was published earlier this year. If anyone is interested in reviewing for any film publication outlets, etc. then please do get in touch; I can share/email a copy for review.
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Just a reminder that my new book on Indian Parallel Cinema was published earlier this year. If anyone is interested in reviewing for any film publication outlets, etc. then please do get in touch; I can share/email a copy for review.
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Here are the at least 6 House Democrats, 3 Democratic-aligned organizations, and 4 Democratic Senate candidates calling for Chuck Schumer to resign as leader:
November 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Here are the at least 6 House Democrats, 3 Democratic-aligned organizations, and 4 Democratic Senate candidates calling for Chuck Schumer to resign as leader:
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Aspiring film critics! LAFCA and @rottentomatoes.com are again offering TWO $3,000 SCHOLARSHIPS to students attending L.A.-area community colleges: one to a woman and one to a person from an underrepresented group(s). Apply by Dec. 7 and spread the word! bit.ly/LAFCAScholarship2025
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Aspiring film critics! LAFCA and @rottentomatoes.com are again offering TWO $3,000 SCHOLARSHIPS to students attending L.A.-area community colleges: one to a woman and one to a person from an underrepresented group(s). Apply by Dec. 7 and spread the word! bit.ly/LAFCAScholarship2025
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Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!